Kura Podi - Curry Powder Recipe

 

  Ingredients

• Urad Dal (Black Gram) - 1cup
• Chana Dal (Bengal Gram) - 1cup
• Coriander Seeds - 1/2cup
• White Til - 1/2cup
• Methi (Fenugreek) - 1tsp
• Saunf - 1tbsp
• Red Chilli - 16 (Cut in halves)
• Hing (Asafoetida) - 1/2tsp
• Dry Grated Coconut - 1cup
• Tamarind (Imli) - 1
• Jaggery - 1/2tsp

Preparation

1. Shallow fry Urad Dal, Chana Dal, coriander seeds, White Til, Methi and Saunf.
2. Fry red chilli and hing in a tbsp oil.
3. Make powder of all the ingredients except coconut.
4. Add grated coconut to the mixture. Store in an air-tight container. 

Note : It is used as a side-dish with idly and dosa or as a stuffing for curries.